- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 3451: ASAM Services
Port 3451 is assigned by IANA to asam (ASAM Services).
How asam works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 3451 and the asam service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 3451 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 3451. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 3451
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| asam | 3451 | TCP, UDP | ASAM Services | - | 2002-04 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 3451, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :3451' # process listening on 3451
sudo lsof -nP -i :3451macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :3451
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 3451 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 3451 netstat -ano | findstr :3451
From another machine
nmap -p 3451 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 3451 <host> nc -zv <host> 3451
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 3451/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 3451" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3451 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 3451 used for?
Port 3451 is assigned by IANA to asam (ASAM Services).
Is port 3451 TCP or UDP?
Port 3451 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 3451?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 3451 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :3451'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :3451", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :3451" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 3451 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.